Agents

Are we ready for Buddhist tourism?

Lajpat Rai, Chairman and Managing Director, Lotus Trans Travels, believes that Buddhist tourism in India has huge  potential and that it is time the government play its part in making the country a world-class Buddhist destination  supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and good connectivity. Nisha Verma Lajpat Rai believes that with …

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Education: An alternate vertical

Kazin Education has signed a contract with ISM EduTech that owns and operates universities specialising in MBBS  programmes in Almaty, Georgia, Dushanbe and Barbados. Rohit Shorey, Founder Director, Kazin Education, says they  will now appoint channel partners in various states of India. Manas Dwivedi A new education and travel consultancy …

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India offers new prospects

As a destination, India is known for its crowds, especially at popular tourist places flocked by both international and domestic visitors. But, to cater to the new-normal traveller, a country as vast as India must have alternatives, isn’t it? This is what experts say… Jatinder S Taneja, Vice Chairman, PATA …

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Artisans are also part of industry

They provide an intrinsic flavour to a destination’s local experience. But, the pandemic has rendered these daily wage earners without any means of support. Three experts share their views on the subject, while speaking about how they are playing a part in helping these artists survive during the ongoing pandemic. …

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A breath of fresh air post lockdown

‘My first international travel after months of being locked down was like a breath of fresh air, and it was as safely conducted by all stakeholders involved as was humanly possible,’ says Mehernosh Colombowalla, Director of Mumbai-based Beyond Borders Travel Management Company. The world is slowly opening up in stages, …

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A solid proposition for the trade

Thomas Cook India has a solid proposition for the travel trade in the form of new and innovative product offerings designed especially for these current times by their experts. Some exclusive products include Ramayana Trails, Krishna Trails, Hidden Gems of India, exclusive experiential holidays and air-inclusive deals. Hazel Jain More …

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Insurance for destination appeal

In COVID times, a travel insurance can be the hero when it comes to a destination’s appeal. It is widely believed that it’s a good idea for countries to offer insurance to travellers visiting them, and India should also take note of similar strategies when starting promotions in the international …

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‘Ensure that you don’t perish’

On the to-do list for companies right now should be to focus on what needs immediate attention and ensure that they survive when they come out on the other side of the tunnel, says Deep Kalra, Founder and Group Executive Chairman, MakeMyTrip. Hazel Jain Our earnings call for April-May-June 2020 …

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How credible is giving credit?

The travel & tourism industry has been surviving on credit for ages. However, the pandemic shook the sector and the way of doing business so much that the cash-strapped industry is now re-looking at its credit policies. Is this a long-term solution that is here to stay, or a short-term …

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WTM Award to GRNConnect

GRNConnect has won the prestigious TRAVTALK -WTM World Travel Leaders Award for having a positive impact on the tourism and hospitality industry in India. Deepak Narula, Managing Director, GRNConnect, shares details about the company’s future readiness during such unprecedented times. Nisha Verma GRNConnect bagged the TRAVTALK – WTM World Travel …

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